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天性
tiānxìng
Description
天性是一个人生下来就有的性格或本能，不是后来学的。
"天性" is a character or instinct a person is born with, not learned later.
我们常说小孩子有爱玩的天性。
We often say that children have a playful "天性".
Meanings
天性tiānxìng
nature; inborn character or instinct
她天性善良，喜欢帮助别人。
She is naturally kind and likes to help others.
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Notes
- Etymology
天 (heaven/nature) + 性 (nature/character) — the character one is born with.
- Nuance
天性 stresses inborn traits; 性格 can be shaped by environment over time.
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